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Neilson & Karen McLean



Marquise, Blackcomb Mtn/Benchlands, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
ID 1602

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 Welcome!

  • Our cozy living room with gas fireplace, flat screen TV and pull out couch. A great place to relax after a day of snowboarding or mountain biking. Our cozy living room with gas fireplace, flat screen TV and pull out couch. A great place to relax after a day of snowboarding or mountain biking.

WELCOME to our cozy, comfortable and quiet 1 bedroom condo in the Benchlands on Blackcomb Mountain. Ski in/ ski out to the Blackcomb Base to the Wizard chair, walk to the Upper Village or take the free shuttle to the Village. Soak in the glass enclosed hot tub, swim in the outdoor heated pool, laze in the sauna or work out in the gym - all year round!

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*Great location!! Ski in/ ski out to the Blackcomb base, <5 min. walk to the Upper Village, <15min. walk  or take the free shuttle outside your front door  to the Whistler Village.

*Full kitchen with full sized appliances, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, electric kettle and coffee maker.

*Spacious living and dining space with fireplace, pullout couch, TV with cable, DVD machine, VCR with a selction of DVD's, books and board games.

*1 bedroom with queen sized bed and beautiful skylight. Extra vanity sink next to the bathroom.

*Underground parking, secure ski/ snowboard and bike storage.

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Our cozy living room with gas fireplace, flat screen TV and pull out couch. A great place to relax after a day of snowboarding or mountain biking.
Fully equipped kitchen with microwave, coffee machine and dishwasher to fuel your activities in Whistler.
Queen-sized bed for a quality sleep prior to hitting the slopes. Dresser and large closet for ample storage.
A large bathroom with tub shower. Plenty of room to hang up towels after hot tubbing and wet gloves and pants.
A second vanity so you can all get ready for a night out on the town.
Another view of vanity.
A great skylight in the bedroom gives you a close look at the hill and conditions and let in the mountain breeze in the summer.
Another view of the bedroom.
The pull out couch with new double mattress sleeps 2 comfortably.
The Main entrance. Winter Wonderland!
Watch for this sign as you come up the road!!
Yeah SNOW!!! Taken from our hallway in January 2008.

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Rates

All prices listed below are in Canadian dollars and are exclusive of 12% Harmonized Sales Tax. Discounts can be negotiated with stays longer than 7 days.

Applicable Taxes Bookings with an arrival date on or before Mar 31, 2013 are subject to HST of 12%a,
GST of 5% applies
(taxes not included in the rates below)
Rates Calculation Minimum night stay requirements are based on your arrival season only.
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Payment Info

Policy Amount Required Due Date Payment Accepted
Reservation Deposit 25.00% of total Due at time of booking Online CreditCard via this website
Balance of Payment Full remainder 45 days prior to arrival
Damage Deposit $500.00 Charged up to this maximum after departure if property is damaged, requires excessive cleaning, or if items are missing
Less than 45 days prior to arrival Full payment At time of booking

 Property Description

Our home is on the top floor with a view of the courtyard and Blackcomb mountain. You immediately feel at home with the open layout and  bright picture windows in the living room and skylight in the bedroom. The newly carpeted bedroom, living and dining room warm up the place and make it feel cozy.

The full kitchen with full-sized appliances opens into the joint dining and living space. The living area is great for lounging by the fireplace in the oversized couch and armchair while watching TV or a DVD.

The bedroom has a queen sized bed, a skylight looking up the hiil and plenty of storage space. There is an additional vanity sink to make sharing 1 bathroom more convenient and allows for everyone to get ready for a night out on the town.

The bathroom is spacious and has beautiful granite tiles with bathtub/shower and built in hair dryer. There is plenty of space to hang your wet snow gear or you can use our electric glove dryer and boot dryer.

Sleeping Areas & Beds

Bedroom

Room Type Private Bedroom (Has a door & windows)
Sleeps 2
Beds 1 Queen
Floor Level 1

Living room

Pull out couch in living room.

Room Type Common Area (A living area with a temporary bed)
Sleeps 2
Beds 1 Double Sofa Bed
Floor Level 1

Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Additional vanity sink in bedroom.

Is Ensuite Bathroom Yes
Includes Bath, Hairdryer

Kitchen

The full kitchen equipped with full sized appliances including stove, fridge and dishwasher. There is also a microwave, toaster, coffee maker, coffee bean grinder and electric kettle. It is fully equipped for your use if you choose to make up some "comfort food' after a hard day on the hill.

Living Area

The living area is spacious and bright. We have super comfy oversized couches so you can laze in front of the fireplace and watch TV/VHS/DVD. There is a collection of movies and games as well for post-skiing activities.

Dining Area

The Dining area is adjacent to the Living room. A nice wood table and chairs easily accommodate 4 adults to enjoy your meals.

 Amenities

Private Amenities

Air Conditioning Keep cool on those hot summer nights
Books Selection of books and magazines to choose from.
Boot Dryer Glove and boot dryer available for use.
Cable TV Available.
Cassette Player Portable cassette and CD player.
Coded Access Computerized code entry.
Dining Area Seats 4-6 people.
DVD Library Selection of DVD's available.
DVD Player Available.
Fireplace Gas fireplace in living room.
Games Selection of board games available.
Guest Parking Underground parking available with daily rates.
Hairdryer Hair dryer in bathroom.
Iron and Ironing Board Available.
Living Area Over sized couch and arm chair.
Secure Ski and Bike Storage Located on 1st floor. 1 locker for ski/snowboard gear. Bike storage room available.
Stereo Portable.
Telephone Landline.
Video Games XBox 360 with games for all ages

Shared Amenities

Fitness Facilities Fully equipped work out gym.
Games/Rec Room Games room with pool table.
Guest Parking Underground parking. Additional parking spaces may be purchased daily.
Hot Tub Glass enclosed hot tub.
Internet Access Internet in front lobby.
Laundry Facilities Washer and dryers available.
Pool Heated outdoor pool.
Sauna Available.
Secure Ski and Bike Storage Underground ski and bike storage.

 Location & Map

Location

We are located in the Benchlands off Blackcomb mountain. We are literally across the street from the slopes and access is easy. You can be in the Blackcomb Village (Upper Village)  in < 5min and the Whistler Village in < 15 min or you can easily jump on the free shuttle right outside our home. We back onto a series a great hiking trails for either snoeshowing in the winter or hiking in the summer. The building has just been recently renovated and looks great with amazing valley views on every floor.

Access Time to Lifts

Ski in Ski out

Access Time to Shops & Restaurants

Free shuttle
Free transport to village & lifts
Less than 10 minutes walk

Access Time to Grocery Stores

Free transport to village & lifts
Less than 10 minutes walk

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 Policies

Our policies are firm. Please read them carefully to ensure they meet your group's requirements. Our development is family-oriented with strict after-hours noise restrictions. Before making a booking, ensure that this property is suitable for you, based on the policies summarized below:

Suitability & Eligibility Policies

Suitable For:
Adults - Min Age to Stay: 25 At least one member of the party booking & staying in the property must be 25 years of age or older.
Long Term Renters (Monthly) Discounts may be negotiated for stays > 7days. See Rates table.
Non-Smokers Only Not permitted.
Seniors
Young Adult Groups 17-24 With Accompanying Age-Eligible Adult(s)
Not Suitable For:
Pets Not permitted.
Wheelchairs
Young Adult Only Groups 17-24

Reservation & Cancellation Policies

Policy Description
Cancellations Made by Guests All payments are non-refundable. If we can replace your booking, we will refund your money at the re-booked rate minus a 4% cancellation fee.
Courtesy Hold Reservations For maximum fairness for all, we operate on a first come first serve basis and do not. The first party to book the property by clicking RESERVE NOW gets the dates in question.
Delayed Arrivals No refunds.
Delivery of Instructions and Access Information Sent by e-mail upon making balance of payment. Includes directions and access code.
Guest Account Termination The Owner or their Contact reserve the right to request permanent Guest account inactivation from this web sites technical administrators in the event of one or more of the following Guest actions: intentional property policy violation causing material damage or fines, Guest misrepresentation and/or fraud, intentionally defacing or damaging public or private property, breaking laws and bylaws, theft, public indecency, harassment, causing bodily or emotional harm & disturbing the peace after repetitive warnings. Guests will be notified by email of account termination. Guests may choose to appeal their account termination. Guests may be given the chance to reconcile with the Owner as a condition of preserving or reversing their account status. Account termination prevents the Guest from booking this or any other property that uses the same web site
Ineligible Guests: 24 Hour Reservation Reversal The Owner or their Contact reserves the right to cancel reservations made by, and refuse business to: Guests who do not meet the policies published in this property's Policies Table at the time of booking and past Guests known to have : intentionally violated rental property policies, damaged and/or defaced rental properties through intentionally destructive and/or negligent behavior, engaged in theft, broken local bylaws and laws, committed fraud or who misrepresented themselves, and Guests who have caused bodily or emotional harm to any third parties. Reservations may be cancelled up to a maximum of 48 hours from the time the ineligible Guest made the booking. Guests will be issued a refund by personal cheque. Refunds will be adjusted for any payment processing expenses
Late Reservation Payments Not permitted. Late payments will result in cancellation of booking without refund.
Privacy The Owner, their booking Contact and this web sites technical administrators agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of their Guests without prior written consent from the Guests, except under force of law, or for law enforcement purposes relating to policy and property violation. The Owner and their booking Contact also agree to not use Guest personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Guests. Guests agree to not sell, refer, rent or divulge to any third parties the names or personal information of the Owner or their booking Contact without prior written consent from the Owner and/or Contact, except under force of law or for law enforcement purposes. Guests also agree to not use Owner or Contact personal information for any reason other than its original intended purpose without written consent from the Owners and their Contact.
Reservation Changes Reservations can be changed based on our cancellation policies.

Guest Stay Policies

Policy Description
Bike Storage Bikes must be stored in the property entranceways only. Bikes are NOT permitted past the tiled entrance ways in the property.
Check-In Time 4 pm. Check in advance for possible early arrivals
Check-Out Time 10 AM. Check in advances for possible late departures.
Complaints Concerning Property Report all property complaints or obvious damage caused by previous Guests to us immediately, by phone and by email as they become evident. Serious problems should be reported with supporting photographs. We will make our best efforts to rectify problems within 24 hours of notification. Failure to notify us of property-related problems while in the property and as they become evident, will forfeit any rights or claims against us regarding property condition after your departure.
Excessive Cleaning Costs Guest is responsible for paying excessive cleaning costs stemming from extraordinary cleaning above the standard typical Guest stay. Cleaning associated with defacing the property, or above the standard fees is considered property damage.
Excessive Noise This is a family-oriented, quiet development. Noise complaints may result in eviction by local police or security personnel. Normal conversation and laughing pitch is permitted. Screaming, swearing, yelling, etc are not.
Housekeeping Cleaning after departure is included; in addition, guests staying 8 nights or more receive a complimentary change of towels and bedsheets every 5th day. Additional housekeeping can be arranged for a fee.
Liability The Guest doing the booking is responsible and liable for all damages for ensuring that these policies are respected and adhered to. Guest releases property owners from liability for theft or injury while in transit to the property, in the property, or on resort lands.
Maintenance Emergencies Local maintenance service responds with 24 hour pager.
Maximum Sleeping Capacity 4. Additional persons will result in immediate eviction. Owner also reserves the right to reverse the reservation within 24 hours of booking.
Missing Items Guests will assume costs of replacing itmes that are missing upon the Guest departure.
Noise Restrictions Disturbing neighboring residents is prohibited. Fines will be levied on the spot to Guests who are disturbing the peace. Guets may also be evicted from the premise by the strata security company. Guests are also responsible for fines levied against the Owner as result of noise bylaw infringements by the Guests. Normal conversation pitch is accepted. Continued screaming, yelling and/or swearing is not. The Owner will not refund evicted Guests.
Property Damage Property damage of common or private property includes: physical damage, excessive cleaning, defacing property, excessive noise, littering, lude public behavior, missing items/theft. Guest agrees to pay up to $1000 CAD for all private or common property damage caused by the Guest themselves, or a member of their party. Guests may also be evicted. Refunds will not be issued in the event of eviction. Owner reserves the right to request Guest account inactivation.
Rental Accommodation Zoning This property is zoned for nightly rentals.
Ski & Snowboard Gear Storage Must be stored in the locker available on the 1st floor. No ski & snowboard gear is permitted in the suite.
Terms of Eviction More than one complaint from security will result in eviction.

Guarantees Policies

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 About Us

Karen and I both work in Health Care in Vancouver. We love to board and spend time whenever we can up on the hill. We hope you enjoy our home as much as we do.